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Interview with Casting Director Erica Hart
In this episode, we speak with award-winning casting director Erica Hart for a long, and very informational interview about acting and auditioning. Her credits include BLACK MIRROR, THE GIRLS ON THE BUS, THE...
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Screenwriting: to Outline or Not to Outline?
This week we answer a very commonly-asked question from screenwriters. Should you outline? Or not??? Misha gives a short and sweet answer, along with some tips that will help you go faster and farther with your...
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How Many Takes Do You Get as a Director?
If you're a film director, don't get caught in the trap of thinking you have more time than you do. In this episode Misha dives into how many takes you can realistically expect to have on an indie film set (hint: it's...
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Film School: To Go Or Not To Go?
If you’re not a nepo baby, one of the most compelling ways into Hollywood as a filmmaker is film school. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Our host Misha Calvert did not attend film school, and she has strong...
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How to Add 2 Hours to Your Day
Have you tried logging 40 hours a week on your creative career? If you’re not seeing the results you want, this one simple fix will probably change everything. But where will you get those hours?Â
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How to Market Yourself as an Actor
Actors, we’re here to dispel the myth that your success in this business is based on luck. That couldn’t be further from the truth! It’s actually based on the two most basic principles of business: product and...
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How to Finance Your Short Film
This week, Misha talks money! How to approach it, where to find it, and how to make sure you get it. Securing financing for a project is often the most mysterious and elusive part of filmmaking, but Misha offers you...
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The Complete Guide to Acting Reels
Acting reels are one of your most important marketing tools as an actor, and yet many performers overthink this critical piece of content. As a film director and former actor, host Misha Calvert talks you through the...
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How to Write a Feature Film in 10 Days
For our premiere episode of Film on Tape, Misha details her step by step process to an ambitious, yet surprisingly achievable goal: writing a feature film in 10 days. She breaks down the simple steps she used herself...
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